Phase 1 starts with Design Decisions, students learn design composition, adaptability and client communication. Professional development focuses on the requirements needed to practice becoming a professional cosmetologist. Theory and hands-on learning about hair facts, scalp and hair treatments, sanitation, haircutting, long hair & hair designing, shampooing, and aspects of the service cycle are included in Phase I.

*All chapters throughout the curriculum are delivered in the order of theory lecture, instructor demonstration, and student applications on mannequins, followed by clinical applications.

Students will learn theories and applications of skin, massage, make-up,

Manicuring and pedicuring. Students will also gain skills in permanent waving,

Chemical texturizing, theory of chemistry, and salon skills.

Phase II Theory & Hands-on ComponentsHours of Instruction

Hair color/theory of color/temporary color/

Semi-permanent and permanent color 155

Hair Lightening 29

Men’s and Ladies Hair Sculpture 60

Skin and Facial Massage 39

Make-up 10

Nails – Basic Manicuring and Pedicuring 40

Permanent Waving 70

Chemical Texturizing 50

Chemistry 45

Building a Clientele 70

Desk and Telephone 20

Hair Removal 10

Phase 2 Course Exam 2

TOTAL : 600 HOURS

Phase III/Hours 841 – 1600

Skills gained in Phase III include knowledge of the human body (anatomy & physiology), and knowledge of electricity (the salon has many electrical appliances), salon skills, and wigs and hair additions. There is a large concentration in salon operations, preparation in seeking and obtaining employment, State Board licensing requirements, including Mock State Board Exams, and advanced training using Design Forums.

Phase III Theory & Hands-on ComponentsHours of Instruction

Anatomy & Physiology 75

Electricity 19

Salon Success 60

State Board Rules & Regulations 150

Mock State Board Exams 150

Wigs & Hair Additions 34

Salon Business 50

Resume & Cover Letter 30

Job Search 45

Salon & Industry Related Field Trips 35

Design Forums 60

Phase 3 Course Exam 1

Course Review & Final Course Exam 50

TOTAL : 759 HOURS

**Students may be scheduled to attend already-taken theory classes to review and prepare for Final Course Exam.